Omphalea triandra L.

Species

Angiosperms > Malpighiales > Euphorbiaceae > Omphalea

Characteristics

A tree. It grows 15 m tall.
Life form perennial
Growth form tree
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Sexuality monoecy
Pollination -
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Mature height (meter) 15.0
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Environment

Wet or moderately wet woodlands on limestone, also occasionally found at higher elevations on shale.
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A tropical plant. It grows in wet woodlands on limestone. It grows up to 1,200 m above sea level.
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Usage

The seeds are roasted and eaten after the embryo is removed. The seeds yield an edible oil.
Uses material medicinal oil
Edible fruits seeds
Therapeutic use Tuberculosis (unspecified), Vermifuge (unspecified)
Human toxicity -
Animal toxicity -

Cultivation

Can be grown by seedlings.
Mode seedlings
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Images

Omphalea triandra unspecified picture

Distribution

Omphalea triandra world distribution map, present in Haiti and Jamaica

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:352593-1
WFO ID wfo-0000255577
COL ID 74LL8
BDTFX ID -
INPN ID -
Wikipedia (EN) Link
Wikipedia (FR)

Synonyms

Omphalea frondosa Omphalea trinitatis Omphalea laevigata Omphalea nucifera Omphalea triandra Ficus jamaicensis Omphalandria frondosa Omphalandria triandra Omphalea triandra var. robusta Omphalea triandra var. genuina